How J.D. Power III Transformed the Auto Industry In 1968, J.D. Power III took the radical step of soliciting customer feedback about cars through consumer surveys. In a recent interview, Power discussed the company's origins with Wharton's John Paul MacDuffie.Author(s): No creator set

Metaphor and Crisis in Freud and Derrida [Audio] Speaker(s): Dr Nina Morgan | What role does metaphor have in shaping our emotional lives? Reading texts by Freud and Derrida, this lecture will focus on the emergence of metaphor in times of crisis. Nina Morgan is associate professor of English and interdisciplinary studies at Kennesaw State University.Author(s): No creator set

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Iranian foreign policy after the election of Hassan Rouhani [Audio] Speaker(s): Professor Anoush Ehteshami | The victory of Rouhani represents the defeat of the most peripheral groups in the Iranian political spectrum. In a day, one could say, Ahmadinejad and his supporters arguably lost all of their clout and popular appeal. The support they had amassed during the previous eight years apparently melted away, with no-one in the end making a fuss about the rejection of Ahmadinejad’s candidate for the presidency. This is the first significant development to noteAuthor(s): No creator set

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An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in City of York, Volume 2 - The Defences The Royal Commission on Historical Monuments of England survey, covering the Defences of the City of York. The survey covers the post-Roman period to the present and has particular emphasis on the city's walls. Two castles are described: York Castle and the Old Baile; however this coverage is treated as supplementary to the Victoria County History volume on The City of York, which is also available on British History Online.Author(s): No creator set

Meet the 2012 Otago Fellows The 2012 University of Otago Arts Fellows: Emma Neale (Robert Burns Fellow), Nick Austin (Frances Hodgkins Fellow), Robbie Ellis (Mozart Fellow), and James Norcliffe (University of Otago College of Education/Creative New Zealand Children's Writer in Residence) discuss their work and aspects of the creative process. Chaired by Nicholas McBryde, the Director of the Otago Festival of the Arts and former General Manager at Fortune Theatre. 22 July 2012Author(s): No creator set

Ocean Acidification Symposium - The impact of ocean acidification on New Zealand's temperate reefs The Ocean Acidification Symposium was presented by the Centre for Chemical and Physical Oceanography, in November of 2012. the day-long symposium featured brief presentations from a wide range of researchers, of which this is one: Associate professor Catriona Hurd talking about the role of seaweeds in the health of ocean eco-systems, and the world eco-system - generating oxygen and providing habitat to marine species.Author(s): No creator set

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Get off the Grass - Shaun Hendy Professor Shaun Hendy gives a tour of the book he wrote with the late Professor Sir Paul Callaghan,looking at the economics of developing a more innovative economy, and the relationship between science and innovation.Author(s): No creator set

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Transitional Justice in Transitional Libya Dr. Michael Gibb -Lecturer in Philosophy at University College, Oxford and Project Coordinator for No Peace Without Justice, Libya gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series.Author(s): No creator set

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The Essence of a Mask, #12 Masks of Mexico Audio Tour (end) For those interested in collecting masks there are many elements to consider. Masks in Mexico are created for different reasons: as folk art, as components of religious ceremonies or traditional celebrations, as talismans... The story behind the mask may be the most valuable thing about it. ASM store manager Martin Kim shares his knowledge and understanding of collecting traditional art forms.Author(s): No creator set

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El Taller, #11 Masks of Mexico Audio Tour This section of the exhibition is a recreation of a mask carver's workshop. Craftsmen use many tools and materials to create their masks while they draw inspiration from both the traditional and the modern. Mask maker and our guide, Zarco Guerrero excites us with his knowledge of his craft.Author(s): No creator set

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Texas A&M's Certificate on Homeland Security Ensuring the safety and security of every American is the ultimate goal of Texas A&M University's Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security Program (CHLS). This graduate program, offered by Texas A&M's Bush School of Government and Public Service, is 100 percent online, giving students a broad understanding of the critical issues involved in Homeland Security from a national policy and management level. Most CHLS students are working professionals seeking career advancement, working in fields suAuthor(s): No creator set